Working my way into items I had on my shelves in November of 2019, I came across a bag of photos, articles and items that Mom had collected and gave to me before she passed away. I assiduously stuffed them onto a shelf near other old photos. As I started going through them for this …
The first half of 1996 we mostly stayed close to home, settling in with Allie and our new working routines. January started with a blizzard (Jan. 6-8) with more than two feet of snow — higher in drifts like in front of our house. Once it was all over, we shoveled and shoveled, then brought …
1995 was the year Barb became pregnant, giving birth to Allie on October 5. We stopped making albums this year, so the photos and storyline from here onward are from various collections, boxes and memories. I’m afraid I don’t have a good story about when and where we learned that Barb was pregnant, but it …
1995 was the year Barb became pregnant, giving birth to Allie on October 5. We stopped making albums this year, so the photos and storyline from here onward are from various collections, boxes and memories. Barb will no doubt remember more of the specifics of Allie’s birth than I do. I can’t explain why, but …
This post represents the last, partial album that Barb didn’t quite complete before Allie was born. After this point, posts come from the raw photos we have from year to year. In the late spring of 1994, we invested in some new landscaping for our backyard. Our yard was actually a steep hill that had …
In October 1993, we brought home a new kitten for Barb’s birthday, Maxie. We took turns acclimating her to us and her new surroundings. Maxie soon got the hang of the place and introduced herself to Walt. By Thanksgiving, Maxie was ready for guests, including Larry and Ashley, Sara and Grandmom. Maxie interested in flames. …
For our 10th anniversary, Barb and I took a special trip to Hong Kong with Larry and Ashley Harder, then came back through Hawaii, staying at the Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island. Being our 10th anniversary, I resolved to do this trip right. We had been in Hong Kong for a few days …
For whatever reason, we have few photos of Christmas and New Year 1992-1993 (perhaps they are hiding elsewhere). In January of 1993, Barb was invited to the inauguration of Bill Clinton by virtue of her making a contribution and being a member of the Saxophone Club. She didn’t go to the inauguration itself, but did …
Barb’s office had several sports teams in leagues over the years. I’ve collected photos here. OGC Soccer Team, Fall 1991 The OGC soccer team was a short-lived affair. I can only recall two games, both losses, both played at Woodlawn High School. Lyman Goon was more or less the head coach, and the team leaned …
Picking up from our previous post, this album starts with our September 1991 trip to Disney World and cruise on the Big Red Boat. More photos and details from the trip on separate Travel post. In October, we went with Betsy and Joe to Williamsburg, VA, renting a condo at Ford’s Colony through a deal …